Dr. David Taylor

Associate Professor

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Biography

David W. Taylor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at The University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on macromolecular machines and their assembly and function, with current interests including the structural basis of CRISPR RNA-guided adaptive immunity in prokaryotes, genome maintenance, and double-strand DNA break repair in eukaryotes. He employs advanced techniques such as cryo-electron microscopy to directly visualize the structures of protein-nucleic acid complexes. Taylor has made significant contributions to the fields of Structural Biology and Biophysics and continues to lead innovative research that bridges these disciplines. He has been recognized for his achievements through various awards, including being a Damon Runyon Fellow and an American Cancer Society Research Scholar. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University, where he graduated with distinction, and a B.S. in Biochemistry from Syracuse University, earning summa cum laude honors.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Molecular Biosciences, The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Awards

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American Cancer Society Research Scholar

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Army Young Investigator

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CPRIT Scholar

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Damon Runyon Fellow

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NSF Predoctoral Fellow

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Barry M. Goldwater Scholar

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Application fee
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.